3000 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Gold Bullion Coin) 2001 front 3000 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Gold Bullion Coin) 2001 back
3000 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Gold Bullion Coin) 2001 photo
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3000 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Gold Bullion Coin

2001 year
Gold (.9999) 1000 g 100.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
3000 Dollars 3000 AUD = USD 2065
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
1000 g
Diameter
100.6 mm
Thickness
15.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#295592
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Snake coiled around a tree branch, Chinese character for Snake to the right.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
2001

1 KILO 9999 GOLD

Translation: 蛇 = Snake

Designer: Ing Ing Jong

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by the Perth Mint - $3000 One Kilo Gold Lunar Series 1 Coin.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2001 Australian Gold Bullion Coin (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake) is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's reverse side features a design of a snake coiled around the rim, with the year 2001 inscribed in the center. This design was created by the Royal Australian Mint's chief engraver, Vladimir Gottwald, and it is the first time a snake has been featured on an Australian coin. This unique design element adds to the coin's collectibility and makes it a standout piece for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  156 - - - - - -

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